New episodes weekly!https://baptist.nzThe bible calls us to live as disciples of Jesus in every area of our lives, even politics. But how do we live as faithful political disciples when politics is so often complicated and even toxic? Welcome to Reimagining Biblical Politics, season 1 of the crossRhodes podcast, where Michael Rhodes, Carey Baptist College's Old Testament Lecturer, and his good friend Marshall Teague. immerse themselves in the startling, strange, beautiful and all too often neglected world of biblical politics, as they unpack what God has to say about following Jesus in public life. Want to go deeper? Check out the book Reimagining Biblical Politics. Even more at baptist.nz/crossrhodeshttps://baptist.nzhttps://admin.ezystream.com/static/images/podcast/9e1fce3c-536a-46a1-ac04-9bab8bb2b985.pngMichael Rhodes and Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes and Marshall Teaguemike.crudge@baptist.org.nzen-usBaptistNZ2026noBiblical scholar Michael Rhodes, alongside his good friend Marshall Teague, introduce themselves and share the story behind this series, inspired by Michael’s book Reimagining Biblical Politics.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague2:00ebc91499-8594-425a-a469-8f73f0337882noMichael and Marshall explore how faith and politics connect, unpacking how Scripture speaks into everyday public life in ways many Christians overlook.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes with Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes with Marshall Teague30:02fecc94a0-b6bd-4234-9387-66a19968c90anoMichael and Marshall dive into the Torah, exploring how it shapes a radically just community and offers surprising insights for connecting faith with everyday public and political life.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague31:27c65b12f8-0c3b-47b3-8b91-55dd89fcabaanoMichael and Marshall unpack Jesus’ “city on a hill,” revealing a bold vision of community where mercy, justice, and love redefine what politics looks like for his followersWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague25:00d5ce7c18-220d-4cb0-9fef-fc0f576a8022noMichael talks with guest Denise Tims about a powerful story from Aotearoa, exploring how forgiveness and the gospel brought real transformation in a community experiencing painful conflict.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Denise TimsMichael Rhodes & Denise Tims21:00d82aff1e-346b-41a2-8f90-b575b72aadd8noMichael and Marshall uncover the surprising political power of the Psalms, showing how worship, prayer, and lament recalibrate our trust and allegiance in a world of competing powers.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague27:23cc2d6967-9e20-4826-bc39-1f84b95ff108noMichael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore how the Black church embodies dignity, liberation, and community, revealing how worship reshapes identity and forms Christians for faithful public life.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & DiAnne MaloneMichael Rhodes & DiAnne Malone30:005654d512-8f5a-4466-8fb3-6579ae1563bcnoMichael and Marshall wrestle with how the prophets confront injustice and push back against the idea that God simply backs our side in politics.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague29:55f24831d7-e9a1-4720-85ef-2c30c1e32dfenoMichael and Dr. Alistair Reese explore how Māori Christians used Scripture to challenge injustice, revealing the danger of aligning God with empire and the cost of pursuing justice and reconciliation.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Alistair ReeseMichael Rhodes & Alistair Reese39:36e2e13d90-8ac7-4fb2-aaa3-20384abdfa3bnoMichael and Marshall explore how Exodus reshapes how we face power, asking what it looks like to resist injustice and remain faithful when the stakes are high.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague27:14b0f8b800-48d2-4def-bbff-e868a54c0505noMichael and Dr. DiAnne Malone explore hidden resistance through Harriet Tubman and others, showing how faith, courage, and proximity to suffering shape faithful action in the face of injustice.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & DiAnne MaloneMichael Rhodes & DiAnne Malone20:0576fef28d-fc6d-4bbf-a8ff-d4f5a781a3dcnoMichael and Marshall explore Jeremiah 29 and God’s surprising call for exiles to seek the flourishing of Babylon, highlighting how Christians can pursue the good of their communities while remaining anchored in the hope of God’s coming kingdom.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague24:2424e0cd48-fc71-437b-a094-1868c707b041noMichael and Marshall explore how 1 Peter describes Christians as exiles in their own communities, unpacking the challenge of holding ultimate allegiance to God’s kingdom while pursuing the good of the places God has called us to serve.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague29:055c92ad0a-8382-42ce-8bb5-0e04ed2796a1noMichael is joined by Hannah Nation to explore what the Chinese house church can teach us about political discipleship, faithful witness, and allegiance to Christ.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Hannah NationMichael Rhodes & Hannah Nation01:08:00ecc81076-559f-4ca6-9a5a-b9a1a872cd6dnoMichael and Marshall explore how Jesus engaged the political powers of his day, examining what it means to follow Christ in public life with courage, enemy-love, and allegiance to God’s kingdom.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Michael Rhodes & Marshall TeagueMichael Rhodes & Marshall Teague32:0054753a3f-2982-483a-b200-4060cbb2bc98noWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000